Is Cade Otton playing tonight? Why Buccaneers TE is off to quiet start in Week 12

Mike Moraitis

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Tight end Cade Otton has done a good job stepping up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the team dealing with injuries to their pass-catchers this season.

Otton entered Week 12 with 381 receiving yards, which is more than halfway to his career-best total of 600 yards, so he's got a chance to have his best season as a pro.

However, Otton is off to a lackluster start in the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Cade Otton playing tonight?

Yes, Otton is active and playing for the Buccaneers, he just wasn't targeted on the first drive.

The Bucs stuck to the ground for the most part on their first drive and Baker Mayfield only threw two passes, one to Emeka Egbuka and another to Chris Godwin, so Otton's opportunities were extremely limited.

We'll see if Otton can get going on drive No. 2.

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